LGBTI Radio Station JOY ‘Won’t Be Silenced’ After Bomb Threat

Melbourne LGBTI radio station JOY 94.9 has defiantly said it “won’t be silenced” after staff were forced to evacuate its studios after receiving a bomb threat on Tuesday night.

The radio station said they received a threatening email on Tuesday evening, and they remained on-air until their Melbourne headquarters were cleared by Victoria Police and the 30 volunteers who were on site could return.

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The radio station’s president Jed Gilbert and CEO Tennille Moisel strongly condemned the threat against the station and against the LGBTI community.

“JOY will continue to remain open, producing radio, and welcoming volunteers who are passionate about our purpose and values, including people from many sexualities, genders and backgrounds,” they said.